Why doesn't Hawaii observe Daylight Savings Time?

[adrian]

Is the answer really as simple as "because we have enough sunlight?" as read here.

Or is this one of the things that the gov't felt that we should "keep" since they took our lands?

[1stwahine]

Re: why doesn't hawaii observe daylight savings time?

Because we DON'T.

Adrian, it's a holiday. Go into your car and ENJOY today!

Auntie Lynn

[Lei Liko]

Re: why doesn't hawaii observe daylight savings time?

Is the answer really as simple as "because we have enough sunlight?" as read here.

Or is this one of the things that the gov't felt that we should "keep" since they took our lands?

Oh give me a break. It has nothing to do with history or the government letting us "keep" anything.

It's a simple answer -- WE DON'T NEED AN EXTRA HOUR OF SUNLIGHT. WE DON'T HAVE TO.

No area is required to observe DST. However, if a state decides to observe it, they have to follow the schedule as stated by the law.

[Leo Lakio]

Re: why doesn't hawaii observe daylight savings time?

Because of Hawai`i's proximity to the Equator (compared to the continental states), there is less of a difference in the amount of daylight (sunrise to sunset) from Summer to Winter - hence no need to adjust the clocks for DST.

How about the Canadians? By agreement, whatever the U.S. rules are for DST (and whenever they change), Canada - a sovereign nation, independent of the U.S. - must follow suit. (But don't ask about Newfoundland & Labrador's half-hour adjustment...if you are curious, look it up.)

[adrian]

Re: why doesn't hawaii observe daylight savings time?

Because we DON'T.

Adrian, it's a holiday. Go into your car and ENJOY today!

Auntie Lynn

yes, it is a holiday. That's why I'll be driving home from work - to my other work... yay!

[blueyecicle]

Re: why doesn't hawaii observe daylight savings time?

editted because it was the same os Doc's post

[DannyWilliams]

Re: why doesn't hawaii observe daylight savings time?

The old saying goes for da Hawaiians on da mainland.......


SPRING FOWARD.........

fall baaaack


I kinda like the gaining of an extra hour but haaaaate losing the hour especially If I happen to be working. And adjusting my watch well.. Dats a nudda story

[SusieMisajon]

Re: why doesn't hawaii observe daylight savings time?

Cause you smart, as why.

(says susie as she's trying to wake up an hour earlier and get sleepy kids up and read for school)

[Random]

Re: why doesn't hawaii observe daylight savings time?

Is the answer really as simple as "because we have enough sunlight?" as read here.

Or is this one of the things that the gov't felt that we should "keep" since they took our lands?

No, cuz farmers over dea need clock fo' get up.

Our farmers over hea can wake up before the rooster calls.

[alohatim]

Re: why doesn't hawaii observe daylight savings time?

I just don't get it! Mainland folks don't gain an hour of sunlight--they just move it around in the day. Seems like more trouble than it is worth. Who is behind DST? I have never seen a convincing argument. And this year, legislators felt it necessary to tinker with the date that it changes. I am so glad we don't mess with our clocks. I never liked it when I lived on the mainland either.

I used to work the graveyard shift. On the clock change weekend, I was paid for 7 hours instead of 8 because my employer didn't know how to accommodate for the time change. They said I would get a "gift" of an hour in a few months.

[Stephen]

Re: why doesn't hawaii observe daylight savings time?

Someone go say it right. DST is stooopid.

It sure nice to wake up with the sun out, but I'd rather have slept with the sun for an hour than showered and driven to work with it.

But what do I know?

I know that I like sleep. No take it away from me.

[Kaukura]

Re: why doesn't hawaii observe daylight savings time?

I didn't mind DST on the mainland. In San Francisco, in high summer in July, it would not get dark until after 9:00 pm. I loved that. Sitting in an outdoor cafe at 9:00 and the sun is still out. Whereas in winter, it got dark at 4:30 pm.

[sinjin]

Re: why doesn't hawaii observe daylight savings time?

DLS is primarily to save energy:
http://www.energy.ca.gov/daylightsaving.html

[Leo Lakio]

Re: why doesn't hawaii observe daylight savings time?

Who is behind DST?

Chambers of Commerce - people shop more at brightly-lit stores when it is dark earlier in the holiday season. Some researchers feel the "energy" aspect is hooey, and has no proof to support it.

[joshuatree]

Re: why doesn't hawaii observe daylight savings time?

In addition to saving energy, it actually makes a big difference at the end of the day to have an extra hour of sun. If you live in more northern latitudes, this is like a way to make up for the winters when the sun sets at like 3PM. We may not be able to relate because in Hawaii, the sun rises and sets pretty much the same times year round. This is why people get all excited when seasons change and summer arrives whereas in Hawaii, what's the difference between winter and summer? Maybe a little more rain? Summer vacation for kids?